Sulla spinosissima

Sulla spinosissima

Native to:
Algeria | Baleares | Corse | Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | Egypt | France | Greece | Kriti | Lebanon-Syria | Libya | Morocco | Palestine | Sardegna | Sicilia | Sinai | Spain | Tunisia | Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Sulla
Species:
Sulla spinosissima

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by cold stratification to break dormancy.

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